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Pyrite Tycoon

In Pyrite Tycoon, watch Pyrite the Goldfish go to work for you, mining minerals and selling them. Want to earn faster? Add more Pyrites and her friends to crank up the chaos. Still not rich enough? Catch creatures and take their valuable treasure for yourself. You monster!

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July 3, 2025
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About the Game

You've never played a game quite like Pyrite Tycoon.

In Pyrite Tycoon, you can hire Pyrite the goldfish to help you make profits. Watch Pyrite go to work for you, collecting rocks and selling them. 

Want to earn faster? Add more Pyrites into the mix, or add more of her friends to crank up the chaos. Each has different skills and earns money in a different way. The Toe Biter catches tadpoles, Cake the goldfish gathers berries, and Pinchie the crayfish chops wood. Progress through the game to unlock more friends and loot! If you find yourself asking "Wouldn't robots be faster at gathering and selling materials for my personal gain than a couple of goldfish?" well, you won't be disappointed.

Still not rich enough? You can also catch creatures and take their valuable treasure for yourself. You monster! Or fight against evil enemies and get paid for helping to defeat them. You angel.

The game also lets you travel to alien planets to explore and find new resources. Pyrite Tycoon has plenty of depth for those willing to explore.

(Pyrite Tycoon was inspired by a goldfish named Pyrite, and her friend Cake. It's the first game made by Jack Lewis for Pyrite Games, created when Jack was 12.)